Gangster Capitalism
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7K ratingsThe Peabody nominated series presents Season Three: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University. A sex scandal rocks one of the world’s largest Christian universities and the man at the center of it. But that scandal is just the beginning. The award-winning Gangster Capitalism team spoke with more than 80 former and current Liberty students, faculty, staff, high-ranking administrators, and those with intimate knowledge of Falwell Jr. What emerges is the inside story of how the university, and the family who founded it, have been rocked by power, greed, hypocrisy, and of course money. Gangster Capitalism is an Audacy original.
Previous seasons include:
Season 1: The College Admissions Scandal
Season 2: The NRA
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Episodes
Wondery Presents WeCrashed
January 29, 2020 11:00The Rise and Fall of WeWork is a stunning story of hope and hubris. WeWork was the poster child for a new economy. Its founders wanted to revolutionize everything about the way people lived their lives. Its charismatic founder Adam Neumann had an intoxicating vision for the company — but did it ever match the reality? Listen now at www.Wondery.fm/wecrashedGC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing Blood Ties
December 17, 2019 11:00BLOOD TIES: A scripted audio series starring Gillian Jacobs, Josh Gad, and Amy Landecker. When legendary pediatric cardiologist and businessman, Dr. Peter Richland, is killed in a plane crash two days before Christmas, secrets begin to emerge about his dealings with female colleagues throughout his career. These disturbing revelations thrust his children, Eleonore and Michael, into a fight they’re completely unprepared for. Listen now at wondery.fm/BTGangsterCaptialism Learn more about your a...
Introducing: Bad Batch
October 30, 2019 16:00In Wondery's new series Bad Batch, host Laura Beil (Dr. Death) investigates the multi-billion dollar underregulated industry of stem cell therapy where greed and desperation collide. When a group of patients wind up in a Texas hospital in critical condition, the trail leads back to one stem cell company and its charismatic CEO. What happens when a supposed miracle cure leaves you worse off than before? Listen to Bad Batch at wondery.fm/GC
S1 [7] (Bonus Episode) The Price To Be Paid l The College Admissions Scandal
October 09, 2019 07:01With sentences starting to be handed out to those who’ve plead guilty in this scandal, some cases are coming to a close. Others who’ve plead not guilty may have an uphill battle, despite their potential argument that Rick Singer followed the steps of any good con, which are explained in this episode. Any real sense of closure and long term change will require changing the narrative, both for the parents and for the academic system at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
S1: The College Admissions Scandal I Bonus Episode: The Price to Be Paid
October 09, 2019 07:01 - 46 minutesWith sentences starting to be handed out to those who’ve plead guilty in this scandal, some cases are coming to a close. Others who’ve plead not guilty may have an uphill battle, despite their potential argument that Rick Singer followed the steps of any good con, which are explained in this episode. Any real sense of closure and long term change will require changing the narrative, both for the parents and for the academic system at large. To learn more about listener data and our privacy...
Welcome to Long May They Run, Season One, Phish
September 18, 2019 16:00There are great bands and there are great albums. But, there are only a handful of artists who have sold out stadiums for decades, redefined the bond between artist and fans, influenced a way of life, and innovated an entire industry along the way. Hosted by music journalist Dean Budnick, LMTR tells the story of a band, their fans, and the journey that made them one of the most successful touring bands of all time. With over 50 interviews, season one of LMTR will shed light on a band who help...
S1: The College Admissions Scandal I Ep 6: Watershed Moment
June 18, 2019 07:01 - 39 minutesAn argument is made that just because we are repelled by the indicted parents’ behavior, that doesn’t make it criminal. In fact, one opinion is that the parents may face no punishment. Some solutions are presented, but a mother and a son show us that any real change must come from within. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 [6] Watershed Moment | The College Admissions Scandal
June 18, 2019 07:01An argument is made that just because we are repelled by the indicted parents’ behavior, that doesn’t make it criminal. In fact, one opinion is that the parents may face no punishment. Some solutions are presented, but a mother and a son show us that any real change must come from within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1: The College Admissions Scandal I EP 5: Where You Start is Where You Finish
June 11, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutesA Singer parent negotiates a deal for her son to have the ACT taken for him, without him even being in the same state, and a college admissions insider reveals the a la carte menu that wealthy parents have when donating to schools, also known as “The Backdoor.” But as it turns out, paying top dollar for access to admissions offices can start as far back as preschool. This episode looks at the legal ways in which parents get their kids into college, no matter how dubious they may seem. To le...
S1 [5] Where You Start Is Where You Finish | The College Admissions Scandal
June 11, 2019 07:00A Singer parent negotiates a deal for her son to have the ACT taken for him, without him even being in the same state, and a college admissions insider reveals the a la carte menu that wealthy parents have when donating to schools, also known as “The Backdoor.” But as it turns out, paying top dollar for access to admissions offices can start as far back as preschool. This episode looks at the legal ways in which parents get their kids into college, no matter how dubious they may seem. Learn ...
S1 [4] Ricky | The College Admissions Scandal
June 04, 2019 07:01A best friend, a mentee, and a former coworker provide an intimate account of Rick Singer’s transition from the boy determined to transform himself, to the coach who refused to accept failure, to the man whose obsession with wealth would be his ultimate undoing. These people, and their stories are being heard for the first time, and a new picture of who Rick Singer really is, finally emerges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1: The College Admissions Scandal I EP 4: Ricky
June 04, 2019 07:01 - 42 minutesA best friend, a mentee, and a former coworker provide an intimate account of Rick Singer’s transition from the boy determined to transform himself, to the coach who refused to accept failure, to the man whose obsession with wealth would be his ultimate undoing. These people, and their stories are being heard for the first time, and a new picture of who Rick Singer really is, finally emerges. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...
S1: The College Admissions Scandal I EP 3: The Dominoes Fall
May 28, 2019 07:01 - 31 minutesFederal agents make an arrest for securities fraud, and get much more than expected. They are offered information that leads to a man they’d never heard of - Rick Singer, and the biggest scandal in education history. Once Singer is caught, he brings everybody else with him through conversations that shed light on the world of those involved, and their sense of entitlement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...
S1 [3] The Dominoes Fall | The College Admissions Scandal
May 28, 2019 07:01Federal agents make an arrest for securities fraud, and get much more than expected. They are offered information that leads to a man they’d never heard of - Rick Singer, and the biggest scandal in education history. Once Singer is caught, he brings everybody else with him through conversations that shed light on the world of those involved, and their sense of entitlement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1: The College Admissions Scandal I EP 2: The Bumper Sticker Mentality
May 21, 2019 07:01 - 41 minutesRick Singer’s “Side Door” has another, more expensive option that clients like actor, Lori Loughlin opt for. The scam? $500,000 to get your kids accepted to college as Division 1 athletes - even if they never actually played the sport. Race and status are explored, as this scandal forces all of us to confront uncomfortable subjects. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:/...
S1 [2] The Bumper Sticker Mentality | The College Admissions Scandal
May 21, 2019 07:01Rick Singer’s “Side Door” has another, more expensive option that clients like actor, Lori Loughlin opt for. The scam? $500,000 to get your kids accepted to college as Division 1 athletes - even if they never actually played the sport. Race and status are explored, as this scandal forces all of us to confront uncomfortable subjects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1: The College Admissions Scandal I EP 1: The Side Door
May 14, 2019 07:01 - 37 minutesThrough transcriptions of wiretapped conversations between Rick Singer, Felicity Huffman, and others, Episode 1 brings to life just how dirty these schemes were. We also hear from a student who cheated on his SAT, a psychologist who deals with students and parents trying to game the system to get more time to take the SAT and ACT, and Jenks breaks news by finding the ringleader, Rick Singer, in an unlikely place. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...
S1 [1] The Side Door | The College Admissions Scandal
May 14, 2019 07:01Through transcriptions of wiretapped conversations between Rick Singer, Felicity Huffman, and others, Episode 1 brings to life just how dirty these schemes were. We also hear from a student who cheated on his SAT, a psychologist who deals with students and parents trying to game the system to get more time to take the SAT and ACT, and Jenks breaks news by finding the ringleader, Rick Singer, in an unlikely place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing Season 1: The College Admissions Scandal
April 18, 2019 21:26 - 4 minutesWith exclusive interviews and thought-provoking discussion, Andrew Jenks examines the people involved and the larger debate around higher education in America. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices